"Order Dismissing Case- Competency Restoration Treatment Unsuccessful or Unlikely to be Successful-and Related Ancillary Order (Trial)-Triage Evaluation (MH Dismiss & Refer)"

Case Summary

In Case No. 660121, Shane Lozenich was arrested on May 15, 2021, for an alleged violation of a court order after he returned to his former residence to retrieve mail that his former roommate had texted him about. Finding the mailbox empty and receiving no answer at the door, Lozenich was attempting to catch a bus when a police officer approached him; traumatized by previous arrests, he fled on foot through a hotel parking lot before being surrounded by multiple police vehicles and handcuffed,. Lozenich challenged the police report's claim that a neighbor called 911, noting he had previously informed police that the actual homeowners of that neighboring property had been missing for months. The charges were eventually dismissed based on a redacted competency evaluation dated March 22, 2021, although Lozenich noted that the court's "dismiss and defer" instruction was never implemented following his release,. Throughout this period, Lozenich reported being a victim of voice-to-skull (V2K) torture, asserting that the resulting extreme exhaustion and physical harm significantly contributed to his anxiety and distrust during the police encounter.

The provided page from the LegalPortal details Case No. 660121 (City of Seattle vs. Shane Lozenich), which involves a May 2021 arrest for an alleged violation of a court order that was ultimately dismissed.

Case Overview and Incident Summary

• The Arrest: Shane Lozenich was arrested on May 15, 2021, and released two days later. The incident began when he returned to his former residence to retrieve "important mail" after receiving a text message from his former roommate (the homeowner) stating it would be in the mailbox.

• The Pursuit: Upon finding the mailbox empty, Lozenich attempted to catch a bus but was approached by a police officer. Traumatized by previous law enforcement encounters, he fled on foot through a hotel parking lot before being intercepted and handcuffed by two additional police vehicles.

• Contested Reports: Lozenich questioned the police's knowledge of his presence, noting the 911 call was attributed to a neighbor he had not seen in months. He had previously alerted police that he believed the people living in that neighbor's home were not the actual homeowners.

Legal Outcome and Procedural Notes

• Dismissal Due to Competency: The charges were dismissed based on a redacted competency evaluation dated March 22, 2021.

• Release Discrepancies: While the order of release specified "dismiss and defer," Lozenich states he was never actually deferred following his release.

• Professional Involvement: The legal team included Elizabeth Mustin as the attorney and Jennifer Savion, PsyD, as the evaluator.

Context of Technological Torture

Similar to previous cases in the archive, Lozenich emphasizes that during this period, he was a victim of voice-to-skull (V2K) torture. This harassment caused him extreme exhaustion, anxiety, and bodily harm, which he identifies as a significant factor in his distress and subsequent distrust of the police.